Algicide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Algicide is a noun meaning A substance that kills, or inhibits the growth of, algae.
Meaning
A substance that kills, or inhibits the growth of, algae.
Example Sentences
I add algicide to my aquarium to eliminate the green scum of algae that forms on the glass.
Word Forms
- algicides
- algaecide
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include algaecide, bugicide, fungicide, herbicide, amphibicide, insecticide.
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